7 Quotes & Sayings By Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan was born in Montrose, Colorado on June 16, 1911. He lived on his family's ranch until the age of sixteen, when he moved to San Antonio, Texas to play golf. At eighteen he moved back to Colorado to work on the family ranch while continuing his golf career. It was while working at the ranch that he met his wife, Frances Read more

Hogan began playing on two-man teams with George Sargent in the 1930s and later played with Walter Hagen. In 1947, Hogan won his first major championship when he won the Masters Tournament. From then on, Hogan went on to win numerous tournaments including The Open Championship three times (1951, 1954 and 1960) and the U.S.

Open in 1948 and 1951. He also won nine PGA Championships. A turning point in Hogan's life was his appearance before the LPGA Tour Committee at their annual meeting in 1955, during which he told of his struggles to become a professional golfer.

At the conclusion of his presentation he said: "If I can do it why can't you?"

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A well hit golf shot is a feeling that goes up the shaft, right through your hands and into your heart. Ben Hogan
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As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round. Ben Hogan
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Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing. Ben Hogan
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Relax? How can anybody relax and play golf? You have to grip the club, don't you? Ben Hogan
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The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight. Ben Hogan
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As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round. Ben Hogan